This is my first Teacup Tuesday and I hope you enjoy my cup ~
I went to see a dear friend of mine in Cherryvale, Kansas this summer. She took me to a couple of antique shops in Coffeyville and I found this cup at one of them. It was another "love at first sight" cup for me. You'll see more of those in the future, I'm sure. I love the gold detail and the rich burgundy color.
My friend starting collecting cups after she moved away from here. She said I inspired her, I gave her a cup as a going away present. When we got to the antique shop I went one way and she went the other, we met in the middle with tea cups! It was a precious moment. She now has 5 cups and I have over 50! I try to stop, really, I do. But then I find something like this.
I don't think it's worth a lot of money, but thats not the point. It's beautiful and feminine and romantic and, what else can I say? I drank from it only once, Stash Chai Spice Tea, a favorite of my friend and I. I won't do it again though because even though I very gently wiped the saucer I knocked some of the gold paint off!
The mark on the bottom says Lefton China - Hand Painted. I hadn't really paid attention to the mark until now. I looked it up on line and found that it is collectable. They produced china and other collectibles for over 60 years. Good to know.
For now my pretty lady is back on her perch, and until next time, have a Happy Teacup Tuesday! If you would like to see other beautiful teacups please visit http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
I went to see a dear friend of mine in Cherryvale, Kansas this summer. She took me to a couple of antique shops in Coffeyville and I found this cup at one of them. It was another "love at first sight" cup for me. You'll see more of those in the future, I'm sure. I love the gold detail and the rich burgundy color.
My friend starting collecting cups after she moved away from here. She said I inspired her, I gave her a cup as a going away present. When we got to the antique shop I went one way and she went the other, we met in the middle with tea cups! It was a precious moment. She now has 5 cups and I have over 50! I try to stop, really, I do. But then I find something like this.
I don't think it's worth a lot of money, but thats not the point. It's beautiful and feminine and romantic and, what else can I say? I drank from it only once, Stash Chai Spice Tea, a favorite of my friend and I. I won't do it again though because even though I very gently wiped the saucer I knocked some of the gold paint off!
The mark on the bottom says Lefton China - Hand Painted. I hadn't really paid attention to the mark until now. I looked it up on line and found that it is collectable. They produced china and other collectibles for over 60 years. Good to know.
For now my pretty lady is back on her perch, and until next time, have a Happy Teacup Tuesday! If you would like to see other beautiful teacups please visit http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/